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NJ05 ZHY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,940 mi
Last recorded106,940 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 ZHY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 106,940 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

various suspension rubbers have cracking due to age

various suspension, brake and chassis components have surface rust due to age

Fail 2 Dec 2019 106,939 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

various suspension rubbers have cracking due to age

various suspension, brake and chassis components have surface rust due to age

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,843 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 102,842 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to major gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe and centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,324 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEAR SIDE REAR UNABLE TO CARRY OUT A FULL SEAT BELT INSPECTION

Fail 6 Dec 2016 90,323 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEAR SIDE REAR UNABLE TO CARRY OUT A FULL SEAT BELT INSPECTION

Nearside Front TYRE 2.8MM TREAD WORN ON EDGES

Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 60,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,928 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,128 miles

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How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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NJ05 ZHY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ05 ZHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ05 ZHY registered?

NJ05 ZHY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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